Omega-3s are beneficial for cholesterol management, primarily by significantly reducing triglyceride levels and VLDL cholesterol, while having a modest positive effect on HDL ("good") cholesterol. While some studies show a slight increase in LDL ("bad") cholesterol, this is not a consistent finding. Overall, omega-3s can reduce the build-up of plaque in arteries, slow its hardening, and help lower blood pressure, contributing to better heart health.
Omega-3s help slow the accumulation of plaque, a fatty, cholesterol-rich substance that hardens and narrows arteries.